Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will replace Giannis Antetokounmpo at this weekend's All-Star Game in San Francisco, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Monday.
The Milwaukee Bucks superstar was selected as a starter but won't participate in the mid-season festivities due to a calf strain.
Young takes the Greek Freak's spot on Team Chuck, which features Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
It's the fourth time Young has been named an All-Star. The Oklahoma product is averaging 23.5 points and a league-leading 11.4 assists per contest across 49 appearances this season.
Young wasn't shy about his feelings after originally being omitted from the All-Star reserves, voicing his displeasure on social media.
The reserves are chosen by the league's 30 head coaches. Young had the most votes among those left off, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
This year's All-Star Game features a revamped format which includes a mini-tournament of four teams, including three teams comprised of eight All-Star selections and the winner of the Rising Stars Challenge.
